Whilst at university, nothing is more important than getting experience with working with other people. Not only is it a way to help others and strengthen new skills whilst doing so, it’s a chance to…Continue reading A Guide To Student Volunteering
Category: Volunteering
Need help finding work experience for a module?
Hello everyone! At this time of year we see a lot of student looking to organise work experience for their modules – so I thought it might be a good idea to pull together some…Continue reading Need help finding work experience for a module?
Why you should gain experience whilst at university [Guest post from Step]
Why you should gain experience whilst at university Along with ensuring you get the best grades you can and having a great time at university, another thing you should make a priority is gaining work…Continue reading Why you should gain experience whilst at university [Guest post from Step]
Rethink the Gap Year
The ‘Gap Year’ is filled with so many different connotations. There’s the one where you imagine yourself backpacking around the world, likening yourself to Bear Grills. Then there’s the one where you are constantly working…Continue reading Rethink the Gap Year
Jingle Bells: How to boost your employability this Christmas [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]
With businesses rushing to boost sales over Christmas and impress their clients with festive marketing campaigns, lots of new job opportunities will start becoming available. With everyone looking to make the most of the…Continue reading Jingle Bells: How to boost your employability this Christmas [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]
Projects in the Community! Volunteering Opportunities in York!
You have read the Volunteering blog post and now you are raring to get stuck in. Or maybe you are considering whether volunteering is for you. Well, here are two exciting volunteering opportunities happening in…Continue reading Projects in the Community! Volunteering Opportunities in York!
Volunteering? Why Do It?
Everyone has heard the stories from their distant family relatives who have travelled the world, or built schools in Africa, or helped vulnerable people. The stories sound wonderful, but you start thinking to yourself, should…Continue reading Volunteering? Why Do It?
What can Careers & Student Opportunities do for you?
Hi! I’m Abby, a 2nd year English Literature student here at York St John. I’m also currently doing my work placement with the Careers & Student Opportunities team. Through this placement I have learnt just…Continue reading What can Careers & Student Opportunities do for you?
Career: Kickstart!
Hi! I’m Abby, a second year student studying English Literature. I am also currently doing a placement with Careers & Student Opportunities. I have recently completed the Kickstart Open Badge as part of the Career…Continue reading Career: Kickstart!